Matchday LIVE: Man City down Chelsea, Man Utd draw Aston Villa, PSG & Juventus win

<p>That was coming. Thilo Kehrer strikes wonderfully to double PSG's lead, and the French giants are now 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1. </p>

GOAL! PSG 2-0 Brest

<p>And there we have it! Kylian Mbappe strikes in the 32nd minute to put PSG 1-0 up against Brest.</p><p>It truly was a goal that he carved out himself, finding a pocket of space to send his shot into the net via the post.</p>

GOAL! PSG 1-0 Brest

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🇪🇬👑<br><br>Superb from <a href="https://twitter.com/MoSalah?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MoSalah</a> to give <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamEgypt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamEgypt</a> the lead! <a href="https://t.co/AEV6rhVgua">pic.twitter.com/AEV6rhVgua</a></p>— Liverpool FC (@LFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/LFC/status/1482450093785722884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="es" dir="ltr">¡GOOOOOOL DE MO SALAH! 💥<br><br>El goleador del Liverpool le da la ventaja a Egipto 🇪🇬! <br><br>📺 Mira <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamGuineaBissau?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamGuineaBissau</a> vs <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamEgypt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamEgypt</a> en vivo por beIN SPORTS XTRA.<br><br>👉 <a href="https://t.co/Q6jFTFoSYF">https://t.co/Q6jFTFoSYF</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TotalEnergiesAFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TotalEnergiesAFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AFCON2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AFCON2021</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GNBEGY?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GNBEGY</a> <a href="https://t.co/IZR6U4Ycbn">pic.twitter.com/IZR6U4Ycbn</a></p>— beIN SPORTS Español (@ESbeINSPORTS) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESbeINSPORTS/status/1482454856426209285?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Salah puts Egypt ahead in Afcon

<p>Aston Villa have a new hero - and Manchester United have another headache.</p><p>The final whistle goes at Villa Park, where Philippe Coutinho's second-half cameo has sealed a remarkable comeback for the hosts to ensure the spoils are shared.</p><p>Steven Gerrard will be chuffed to bits with what his new man has done. Ralf Rangnick will have some serious questions of his side's defensive capabilities - again.</p>

FT: Villa 2-2 Man Utd

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">💬 "COUTINHOOOOOO!!" <br><br>Dream debut for Viila's new signing, he's come off the bench and grabbed the equaliser! 💥 <a href="https://t.co/Q0yKKAWFbo">pic.twitter.com/Q0yKKAWFbo</a></p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1482432724698898443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">COUNTINHO LEVELS THE MATCH FOR ASTON VILLA! <br><br>The former Liverpool man and current loanee makes an instant impact at his new club! <br>Game on! <br><br>📺: NBC<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/WvEloMsFS3">pic.twitter.com/WvEloMsFS3</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1482431683467034627?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Coutinho nets for dream debut

<p>THE PHILIPPE COUTINHO EFFECT IS ALIVE AND KICKING!</p><p>The Brazilian, in the space of a heartbeat, has turned this game on its head!</p><p>Manchester United's defence fail to deal with a short ball on the left edge that Ramsey snaps up. The latter returns the favour with a square ball that lunging defenders can't deal with and Coutinho leathers home at the far post.</p><p>What a disaster this has been for the Red Devils. What a moment it has been for Aston Villa.</p>

GOAL: Villa 2-2 Man Utd

<p>A lifeline for Aston Villa!</p><p>Philippe Coutinho has taken only a few minutes to get into the swing of things at Villa Park, and he hurls them back into this game with a glorious assist.</p><p>The playmaker executes a lovely one-two and then plays Jacob Ramsey in at close-range, who powers a finish into the back of the net.</p>

GOAL: Villa 1-2 Man Utd

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="und" dir="ltr">ABSOLUTE HOWLER from Emi Martínez! 😬 <a href="https://t.co/5XPPAvFIkQ">pic.twitter.com/5XPPAvFIkQ</a></p>— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportsPL/status/1482408534696419328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Here's the goal that gave Manchester United their 1-0 lead over Aston Villa. <br><br>Martinez 😬<br>📺: NBC <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/sZhg6fqo3n">pic.twitter.com/sZhg6fqo3n</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1482414006614773770?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Martinez gifts Man Utd early lead

<p>The whistle goes with minimal added time in the Bundesliga - because, really, there is no reason to prolong Koln's pain.</p><p>Bayern Munich deliver another reminder of their title credentials as Robert Lewandowski's hat-trick helps them rout their hosts.</p><p>Onwards and upwards, once again, for the champions.</p>

FT: Koln 0-4 Bayern

<p>The final whistle goes - and just listen to that roar around the Etihad Stadium!</p><p>Kevin De Bruyne's second-half finishes hands victory to Manchester City, and gives Pep Guardiola's men three points in the title race over rivals Chelsea.</p><p>Thomas Tuchel can only watch as the champions move further ahead at the summit. The home crowd is absolutely elated. City's players embrace hard. Is that the fight for the crown finished?</p>

FT: Man City 1-0 Chelsea

De Bruyne strike seals victory for champions

<p>Hello and welcome to <strong>GOAL</strong>'s matchday live blog, thanks for joining us!</p><p>You're in for a treat as it's a busy day of match action, featuring some of Europe's biggest sides! <a href="https://emojipedia.org/star-struck/">🤩</a></p><p>Stap yourself in, here's the rundown of what's to come... </p><p></p><table><thead><tr><th><p>Time (GMT)</p></th><th><p>Match</p></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p>12:30pm</p></td><td><p>Man City vs Chelsea</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2:30pm</p></td><td><p>FC Koln vs Bayern</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>5:30pm</p></td><td><p>Aston Villa vs Man Utd</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>7:45pm</p></td><td><p>Juventus vs Udinese</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>8pm</p></td><td><p>PSG vs Brest</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p>

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That's all, folks!

<p>A strong and assured performance from the Ligue 1 leaders, with Kylian Mbappe and Thilo Kehrer both on the scoresheet. PSG have now extended their lead to 11 points, with Nice in second place.</p>

FT: PSG 2-0 Brest

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Weston McKennie has scored in back-to-back games for Juventus 🇺🇸 <a href="https://t.co/b5eR3u9XJg">pic.twitter.com/b5eR3u9XJg</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482467086517608454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>And that's the job done for Juventus, who secured a 2-0 victory courtesy goals by Paulo Dybala and Weston McKennie. They're now fifth in Serie A, eight point adrift of leaders Inter.</p>

FT: Juventus 2-0 Udinese

<p>You're welcome, USMNT fans!</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BACK TO BACK <br><br>Stay hot, <a href="https://twitter.com/WMckennie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WMckennie</a> 🔥🔥🔥<br><br> <a href="https://t.co/ccem4wAVvz">pic.twitter.com/ccem4wAVvz</a></p>— U.S. Soccer Men's National Team (@USMNT) <a href="https://twitter.com/USMNT/status/1482465318467477513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: McKennie doubles Juventus' lead

<p>It's Weston McKennie with a fine strike for Juventus, putting the Old Lady in a firm 2-0 lead.</p>

GOAL! Juventus 2-0 Udinese

<p>Marco Verratti comes so close to doubling PSG's lead in what should've been a peach of the goal, but it's missed. PSG still look to be steering the ship firmly here.</p>

PSG 1-0 Brest

<p>And Egypt have secured the victory in Afcon! It's their first win in the tournament, all thanks to Mohamed Salah.</p>

FT: Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Egypt

<p>The French giants lead going into the break, courtesy Kylian Mbappe's goal –&nbsp;his 10th of the Ligue 2 season.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kylian Mbappe has scored 10+ Ligue 1 goals in each of the last six seasons 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/xcyH7nxXiL">pic.twitter.com/xcyH7nxXiL</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482454737148653569?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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HT: PSG 1-0 Brest

<p>VAR has disallowed Guinea-Bissau's goal!!! Egypt remain in the lead.</p>

Goal disallowed! Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Egypt

<p>Well then. Egypt's lead didn't last very long. Mama Balde with the equaliser!</p>

GOAL! Guinea-Bissau 1-1 Egypt

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mohamed Salah scores his first goal of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Afcon2021?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Afcon2021</a> 🇪🇬👑 <a href="https://t.co/4OvfPGJfF0">pic.twitter.com/4OvfPGJfF0</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482450682712145928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The Egyptian king indeed 👑

<p>Do we have magical powers?! Just a few minutes after our earlier post, Mohamed Salah – of course –&nbsp;slots one in for Egypt to finally put them in the lead after 69 minutes.</p><p>You're welcome!</p>

GOAL! Guinea-Bissau 0-1 Egypt

<p>It's still scoreless in the second half of this Afcon game. If Egypt keep performing like this, Liverpool could potentially have him back in the squad sooner rather than later.</p>

Guinea-Bissau 0-0 Egypt

<p>It's Brest with the chance through Irvin Cardona here as Donnarumma is forced to make a crucial save early on.</p>

PSG 0-0 Brest

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Reunited ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/EfnrTqUFB3">pic.twitter.com/EfnrTqUFB3</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482440803758874624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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How does it feel, Liverpool fans?

<p>We're now underway in the final top-flight domestic fixture of the evening, with Juventus still underway against Udinese.</p><p>Over in Afcon, Mohamed Salah's Egypt are currently 0-0 to Guinea-Bissau in the second half.</p>

Kick-off: PSG 0-0 Brest

<p>Philippe Coutinho told reporters as he left the pitch: "I miss these games, I miss the Premier League."</p><p>It's been quite a wild ride for Coutinho – leaving for Barcelona in what was a dream move, getting loaned to Bayern instead, returning to the Premier League to play under Aston Villa manager (and former team-mate) Steven Gerrard, and scoring the equaliser and providing the assist. What a life!</p><br><br>

Coutinho: 'I missed the Premier League'

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Fourteen minutes.<br><br>That's how long it took Philippe Coutinho to score on his Aston Villa debut 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/OGhY3IFjHp">pic.twitter.com/OGhY3IFjHp</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482432440316706817?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The magician is back 😍😍😍🙏🙏🙏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/coutinho?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#coutinho</a></p>— Lucas Leiva (@LucasLeiva87) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucasLeiva87/status/1482435532860891141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Magic in the air

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our starting XI 📊<br><br>COME ON PARIS 🔴🔵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSGSB29?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSGSB29</a> <a href="https://t.co/YFtgYCC1Me">pic.twitter.com/YFtgYCC1Me</a></p>— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_English/status/1482428097383260162?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="fr" dir="ltr">📋 Le 𝙊𝙣𝙯𝙚 𝙙𝙚 𝙙𝙚́𝙥𝙖𝙧𝙩 concocté par Michel Der Zakarian pour affronter le <a href="https://twitter.com/PSG_inside?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PSG_inside</a>  ⤵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamPirates?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamPirates</a> 🏴‍☠️ | 🏆 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PSGSB29?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PSGSB29</a> <a href="https://t.co/MeE79Ssg2P">pic.twitter.com/MeE79Ssg2P</a></p>— Stade Brestois 29 (@SB29) <a href="https://twitter.com/SB29/status/1482433337356599302?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: PSG vs Brest

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Bruno Fernandes smashes home his second goal of the game and Manchester United double their advantage! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/dwswPZ63qq">pic.twitter.com/dwswPZ63qq</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1482427876259545101?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Fernandes adds second for Man Utd (US only)

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📋 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/%F0%9D%97%9D%F0%9D%98%82%F0%9D%98%83%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%97%A8%F0%9D%97%B1%F0%9D%97%B6%F0%9D%97%BB%F0%9D%97%B2%F0%9D%98%80%F0%9D%97%B2?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#𝗝𝘂𝘃𝗲𝗨𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲</a> 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 1️⃣1️⃣👇<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaJuve?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaJuve</a> <a href="https://t.co/7VdSqj2N50">pic.twitter.com/7VdSqj2N50</a></p>— JuventusFC 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@juventusfcen) <a href="https://twitter.com/juventusfcen/status/1482425934955360258?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="it" dir="ltr">Gli 1️⃣1️⃣ bianconeri scelti da Cioffi per <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JuveUdinese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JuveUdinese</a>👇<br><br>Starting XI 👇<br><br>⚪️⚫️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ForzaUdinese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ForzaUdinese</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Al%C3%A8Udin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlèUdin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SerieATIM?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SerieATIM</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WeAreCalcio?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WeAreCalcio</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Football?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Football</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Udinese?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Udinese</a> <a href="https://t.co/rBpxb3a72W">pic.twitter.com/rBpxb3a72W</a></p>— Udinese Calcio (@Udinese_1896) <a href="https://twitter.com/Udinese_1896/status/1482426748448956420?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Juventus vs Udinese

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Steven Gerrard makes his second change and Coutinho is on for his Aston Villa debut... <br><br>🟣 0-2 ⚪ [68'] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/71RhEHOjE3">pic.twitter.com/71RhEHOjE3</a></p>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1482427490064900109?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Coutinho on for Villa debut

<p>Is that game, set and match to Manchester United?</p><p>Bruno Fernandes is at the double and he almost takes the back of the net off with that strike!</p><p>It's a thunderbolt to put some much-needed space between them and their hosts.</p>

GOAL: Villa 0-2 Man Utd

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“Our centre-forward is the king of Uruguay…” 👑🇺🇾<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/v53Obploct">pic.twitter.com/v53Obploct</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1482424151046565890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Cavani commands the stage

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Villa put together a brilliant move and Ramsey forces de Gea into a decent save at his near post. <br><br>Come on, lads! 👊<br><br>🟣 0-1 ⚪ [50'] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/LECruR0738">pic.twitter.com/LECruR0738</a></p>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1482422786333229060?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Villa build up chances

<p>The second half is just getting underway at Villa Park - and Manchester United are looking to build on their lead.</p><p>But Steven Gerrard's side look absolutely fired up for action. Can they spin this one around?</p>

Back underway

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">2004 - This was Everton’s first away defeat against a team starting the day bottom of the Premier League table since May 2004 (1-2 v Wolves), having been unbeaten in 17 such games coming into today (W9 D8). Sinking. <a href="https://t.co/I6cpzzInDI">pic.twitter.com/I6cpzzInDI</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1482403073741967366?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Bad times for Rafa

<p>There goes the whistle for the break - and it is Manchester United on top in the last Premier League clash of the day.</p><p>Cristiano Ronaldo's absence hasn't hurt the Red Devils, who started superbly, though they got a helping hand from Emi Martinez to let through Bruno Fernandes' free-kick.</p><p>There's plenty to come in this one still though!</p>

HT: Villa 0-1 Man Utd

<p>This is a game where Aston Villa have grown to a point, but take nothing away from Manchester United.</p><p>This is one of their better performances under the stewardship of Ralf Rangnick.</p><p>They'll be frustrated that they've not pulled further clear so far.</p>

Red Devils composed despite pressure

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Buendía sets up Watkins, but the effort is saved and held by de Gea. <br><br>🟣 0-1 ⚪ [33'] <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a></p>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1482413137718652931?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Villa finding their feet

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A sharp start from our young Swede ⚡️🇸🇪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/GiiNjFGS75">pic.twitter.com/GiiNjFGS75</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1482411124230443009?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Elanga seizes opportunity so far

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The hero.                        The villain. <a href="https://t.co/pYHo7mUGEU">pic.twitter.com/pYHo7mUGEU</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482408925853007879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Heroes and Villains

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">32 - Since his Premier League debut in February 2020, only Mo Salah (45) and Harry Kane (34) have scored more goals than Bruno Fernandes (32), while only James Ward-Prowse (7) has scored more goals from outside the box than the Portuguese (6). Speculative. <a href="https://t.co/rEeOqkEtoD">pic.twitter.com/rEeOqkEtoD</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1482409177330982913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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We always talk about Bruno

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hola 😀 Keep on working to get closer to <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Assistking?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Assistking</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/TeamMessi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeamMessi</a> ⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/esmuellert?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#esmuellert</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/FCBayern?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#FCBayern</a> <a href="https://t.co/haX9o6uUan">https://t.co/haX9o6uUan</a></p>— Thomas Müller (@esmuellert_) <a href="https://twitter.com/esmuellert_/status/1482407552180699137?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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One step closer

<p>The perfect start for Manchester United - and an absolute nightmare for Emi Martinez!</p><p>The Red Devils have built pressure with a slew of plays down the left flank, but they now feint a free-kick and Bruno Fernandes runs in-field with it.</p><p>He sweeps the ball in towards the near post and Edinson Cavani flicks a leg out towards it. He appears to miss entirely, but it distracts the goalkeeper's attention enough for him to fumble the shot and let it fall between his legs and over the goal-line!</p>

GOAL: Villa 0-1 Man Utd

<p>Talk about noise at Villa Park!</p><p>The hosts are hungry and out for revenge - and against a Manchester United side who have been far from their best, and are missing some key men, Steven Gerrard might fancy it.</p><p>Here we go!</p>

KO: Villa vs Man Utd

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">300 – Robert Lewandowski has become just the second player in the history of the Bundesliga to reach 300 goals, with Gerd Müller being the only player to surpass his goal tally (365 goals). LewanGOALski. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KOEFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KOEFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/mkaOlVi51G">pic.twitter.com/mkaOlVi51G</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1482395097148928003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Another Lewandowski milestone

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Allan Saint-Maximin is having his best-ever Premier League season 👑<br><br>8️⃣ goals already in 2021-22. <a href="https://t.co/PA1WLBzAen">pic.twitter.com/PA1WLBzAen</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482395087292272649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ace from ASM

<p>Just in from <em>Sky Sports</em>, Ralf Rangnick has revealed why Cristiano Ronaldo and Marcus Rashford don't make the cut - and indeed, it is injury-related issues for both in the end.</p><p>"Yesterday before training, he still had problems with his hip flexor," the Red Devils boss has said. "I had another conversation with him and we then decided that it doesn't make sense to take him on the journey here. Hopefully he can play on Wednesday.</p><p>"Marcus had a dead leg in training the day before yesterday and it got worse overnight. Again, we decided not to take him with us."</p>

Rangnick explains Ronaldo absence

<p>The whistles have gone elsewhere in the Premier League now - and talk about shocks and late drama!</p><p>Norwich's early double is enough to hand them a shock win over fellow stragglers Everton, despite RIcharlison's response in a 2-1 result.</p><p>Newcastle meanwhile were denied a win late on after Joao Pedro cancelled out Allan Saint-Maximin's finish in a 1-1 clash at St James' Park.</p><p>Wolves meanwhile stave off a late Southampton fightback, with Adama Traore's injury-time effort doing enough to ward off James Ward-Rrowse's response at Molineux.</p>

FT: PL mid-afternoon games come to a close

Norwich stun Everton, Newcastle denied win, Wolves beat Saints

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">A big opportunity for Anthony Elanga today 💪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/xFPIXOb1wR">pic.twitter.com/xFPIXOb1wR</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1482390773136044034?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Can Elanga seize headline chance?

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="qme" dir="ltr">⚽️⚽️⚽️ <a href="https://twitter.com/lewy_official?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lewy_official</a> <br>🅰️🅰️ <a href="https://twitter.com/esmuellert_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@esmuellert_</a> <br>🅰️🅰️ <a href="https://twitter.com/leroy_sane?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@leroy_sane</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MiaSanMia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MiaSanMia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KOEFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KOEFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/eVi3VsFXcz">pic.twitter.com/eVi3VsFXcz</a></p>— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1482391812459356161?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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A grand day out

<p>If some big names don't make the starting XI for the visitors though, then the hosts will have their eye on a man named on their bench.</p><p>Philippe Coutinho has struggled since leaving the Premier League, by and large, though he has won some of the top club honours in the game - and there are hopes that a reunion with former team-mate Gerrard can help bring him back to his best.</p><p>He might get his first taste of action tonight at Villa Park.</p>

Can Coutinho seal Villa rebirth?

<p>Well, Ralf Rangnick is going to want a response of a performance after their less-than-convincing FA Cup win over Steven Gerrard's men last time out.</p><p>Cristiano Ronaldo looks to have not recovered from his injury to miss out entirely, but Marcus Rashford's absence is a very interesting sign.</p><p>Harry Maguire meanwhile only makes the bench. Has he been dropped by the coach or is this tactical instead? Either way, after his superb England performances, he has had his struggles this term.</p>

Rangnick rings big changes

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is your Aston Villa team to face Manchester United. 👊 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a> <a href="https://t.co/awz9P8dOVE">pic.twitter.com/awz9P8dOVE</a></p>— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1482389638207741959?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">🚨 Confirmed: our starting XI to face Aston Villa 👊<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MUFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MUFC</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AVLMUN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AVLMUN</a></p>— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1482389682361151494?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Villa v Man Utd

No Ronaldo for Red Devils, Coutinho on bench

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">7 - Since joining Wolves ahead of the 2018-19 season, only Harry Kane (11/11) has a better 100% record from the penalty spot in the Premier League than Raúl Jiménez (7/7). Composed. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WOLSOU?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WOLSOU</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1482378416322134017?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Pinpoint

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Hands up if you scored a hat-trick today 🙋‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/le06kHlm4q">pic.twitter.com/le06kHlm4q</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482384244240527360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Three is the magic number

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chelsea have only won one of their last six league games 😳<br><br>From contenders to pretenders 🤦‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/1Uf5GIbtq7">pic.twitter.com/1Uf5GIbtq7</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482379504702140419?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The great pretenders?

<p>More hat-trick heroics for Robert Lewandowski!</p><p>Honestly, he must have the keys to Munich by now, surely? One of the greatest to ever wear the badge.</p><p>Leroy Sane is the man who supplies him the chance again, turning two defenders inside before slipping the short ball through. The Poland star times his run to the second, and taps in once more for his third.</p>

GOAL: Koln 0-4 Bayern

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">150 - Since Thomas Müller's Bundesliga debut (15 Aug 2008), only Lionel <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Messi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Messi</a> (180 assists) has assisted more goals in Europe's big five leagues than the German (150 assists). Space. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KOEFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KOEFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/VjtOBapePg">pic.twitter.com/VjtOBapePg</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1482378341692887049?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Muller still magical

<p>Let it sink in, once more, that Robert Lewandowski did not win the Ballon d'Or last year.</p><p>The man might not always have the magic box of tricks that Lionel Messi does, but as a clinical finisher, no-one compares to him in men's football right now, surely?</p><p>It's another one for this game, as he bags a brace by latching onto Leroy Sane's throughball and tapping it in across the face of goal.</p>

GOAL: Koln 0-3 Bayern

<p>The whistle goes at Carrow Road, Molineux and St James' Park - and it is good news for two teams in particular.</p><p>That rapid-fire double for Norwich has given them an unexpected lead over Everton, who continue to look one toffee away from becoming completely unwrapped.</p><p>Wolves meanwhile have the lead against Southampton thanks to a Raul Jimenez penalty, while there is nothing to split Newcastle United and Watford. The former could really do with a win after their big new signings.</p>

HT: Premier League games reach midway point

Norwich on top against Everton, Wolves lead Saints

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kevin De Bruyne playing on the Man City pitch with his kids is adorable 🥰 <a href="https://t.co/Fh39kqKDT0">pic.twitter.com/Fh39kqKDT0</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482374691146895361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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De Bruyne celebrates with kids

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">92 - There were just 92 seconds between Norwich's first two goals against Everton, while they have scored more goals in the opening 18 minutes of this game as they did in their previous eight Premier League matches combined (1). Shock. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NOREVE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NOREVE</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1482372514894462982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Rapid fire

<p>The second half is underway in Koln - and if the first half was anything to go by, it's going to be a routine walk in the park for Bayern Munich.</p><p>The Bavarian giants look so in control, so composed, it's hard to see how the wind might shift against them.</p><p>But one goal against the run of play can do strange things to a match and they know it.</p>

Back underway in the Bundesliga

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">66 - FC Bayern Munich have now scored at least once in each of their last 66 games in the Bundesliga, establishing a new record for the most consecutive Bundesliga games scored in. Production. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KOEFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KOEFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/sdXuOXjcrp">pic.twitter.com/sdXuOXjcrp</a></p>— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaFranz/status/1482370599607578632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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The greatest?

<p>A half-time update may be not needed in the Premier League for Everton's prospects - they're two goals down already against Norwich!</p><p>The Canaries have seized a big lead with finishes inside three minutes of each other, just beyond the quarter-hour mark.</p><p>A Michael Keane own goal and a Adam Idah effort have got the Toffees on the back foot. Dean Smith looks like the canary that got the cat. Rafa Benitez looks like his reputation on the red side of Merseyside is back on the rise again. </p>

Toffees unstuck in Canaries smash-and-grab

<p>That's the whistle in the Bundesliga - and Bayern Munich are on top against Koln on the road today.</p><p>Robert Lewandowski needed VAR to chip in to award his first following an incorrect call by the linesman, before Corentin Tolisso finished off an absolutely gorgeous team move for the visitors.</p><p>Do Koln have a response? Or is this going to be business as usual for Bayern?</p>

HT: Koln 0-2 Bayern

Lewandowski leads latest success for champions

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Chelsea should have listened 🤷‍♂️ <a href="https://t.co/56W3jZcytF">pic.twitter.com/56W3jZcytF</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482362390339637248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Ghost of seasons past

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Watching this Bayern goal on repeat 🤩🔁<br><br>The Müller assist. The Tolisso golazo 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/g26k0zIcWP">pic.twitter.com/g26k0zIcWP</a></p>— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNFC/status/1482367635199193088?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: Tolisso nets superb team goal for Bayern (US only)

<p>Back to England for a moment - we're just underway in our trio of mid-afternoon games in the Premier League.</p><p>Newcastle host Watford, Norwich face Everton and Wolves welcome Southampton, in a clutch of matches that could really have some serious ramifications on the relegation race.</p>

KO: Premier League games underway

<p>It's turning into a tough day at the office for Koln - but Bayern Munich, take a bow!</p><p>Some wonderful interplay flits the ball from inside their own half, from right to left and back again across the pitch, and comes to a close with a cut-back header to Corentin Tolisso.</p><p>The World Cup winner tops it off by sweeping a peach of a finish in at the far post. What an absolute delight that one is!</p>

GOAL: Koln 0-2 Bayern

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">50% - Ederson has now kept a clean sheet in exactly 50% of his Premier League games (83/166), making him the only goalkeeper with 100+ appearances in the competition’s history to record a shutout in as many as half of them. Muro. <a href="https://t.co/Yri3ZW4hBl">pic.twitter.com/Yri3ZW4hBl</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1482359350081507334?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Shutout

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Following a request from Arsenal FC, the Premier League Board met today and regrettably agreed to postpone the North London Derby, due to be played at 4:30pm on Sunday 16 January.<br><br>Full PL statement ⤵️</p>— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) <a href="https://twitter.com/SpursOfficial/status/1482359953042157575?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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North London Derby off

<p>First blood to the champions!</p><p>Robert Lewandowski's neat pivot and easy finish inside the box looks like it will not stand at first glance for an offside infringement in the build-up.</p><p>But VAR gives it a second look and correctly reverses the decision! Add another one to the Poland superstar's haul.</p>

GOAL: Koln 0-1 Bayern

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Manchester City 1-0 Chelsea<br><br>City open up a 13-point gap at the top of the Premier League 😵 <a href="https://t.co/k5ssFWg3vB">pic.twitter.com/k5ssFWg3vB</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482357281715101696?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Wild horses

<p>From the Premier League to the Bundesliga, another champion side is in action, looking to add more fuel to the fire of their defence.</p><p>Bayern Munich have headed to Koln today, in pursuit of three more points, as they look to claim yet another piece of silverware.</p><p>Will it be rich pickings for them? Or could there be a banana-skin in store?</p>

KO: Koln vs Bayern

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">21 - Kevin De Bruyne has scored 21 Premier League goals from outside the box; the most of any player since his first season with Manchester City (2015-16), and the joint-most of any Man City player in the competition’s history (level with Sergio Agüero). Artist. <a href="https://t.co/0ntvnRApXG">pic.twitter.com/0ntvnRApXG</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1482354336189620227?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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De Bruyne delights in long-range success

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">5 - Kevin De Bruyne has now scored five goals against former club Chelsea in the Premier League; the most by a player against the Blues after having previously played for them in the competition. Tormentor. <a href="https://t.co/c8tFLNSQ8u">pic.twitter.com/c8tFLNSQ8u</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1482352874923470851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Came back haunted

<p>You could frame the hug Pep Guardiola gives Kevin De Bruyne as the latter is replaced and hang it in any art gallery.</p><p>The Belgian has risen to the occasion once more for Manchester City, as he so often has when they have needed someone to unlock the final keyhole in games.</p><p>With him in top gear, can anyone genuinely stop this team, at home and abroad this year?</p>

De Bruyne delivers typical magic

<p>Is there anything at all in Chelsea's legs to take this one to the champions? They've looked a shade of the side that beat a nervy Manchester City in last term's Champions League Final.</p><p>Thomas Tuchel is a few steps away from imploding, by the looks of things. A draw here would not have been great; a loss would be even worse.</p><p>It is hard to say that they don't deserve it though. Manchester City have controlled this game for so much of its length. They will be worthy victors if they hold on for it.</p>

Chelsea face final frantic act

<p></p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">STUNNING GOAL BY KEVIN DE BRUYNE! <br><br>Manchester City lead 1-0. <br>💻: <a href="https://twitter.com/peacocktv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@peacockTV</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MyPLMorning?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MyPLMorning</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MCICHE?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MCICHE</a> <a href="https://t.co/6eq4rg4mxw">pic.twitter.com/6eq4rg4mxw</a></p>— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSportsSoccer/status/1482352636733149184?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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WATCH: De Bruyne finish gives Man City deserving lead (US only)

<p>The deadlock is broken!</p><p>It felt like it might take something special for Manchester City to open this one up, despite the way they have commanded this match - and Kevin De Bruyne supplies it with a wonderful sweep of his right foot.</p><p>A routine pass from Kepa is intercepted in midfield, and the Belgian carves around defence before curling the ball in at the opposite post as he approaches the box from the left. Absolutely sensational stuff.</p><p>Pep Guardiola looks like he might take off like a rocket down the sidelines. That is a huge goal in the title race and both teams know it.</p>

GOAL: Man City 1-0 Chelsea

<p>That's another superb save from Kepa to keep this game goalless just now!</p><p>The Chelsea goalkeeper leaps for the top-left corner of his net as a Manchester City free-kick soars towards it.</p><p>His parry is strong and his team-mates congratulate him. He's kept them in this match, for sure.</p>

Kepa to the rescue once more

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Havertz, Mount and Jorginho have been out for a warm up.</p>— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1482348650453946369?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Chelsea prepare changes with game at stalemate

<p>Raheem Sterling nips into the box and gets caught in the middle of a Chelsea sandwich, between Romelu Lukaku and Marcos Alonso.</p><p>He goes down and Manchester City holler for a penalty, but nothing comes their way.</p><p>The visitors have their own problems in defnce to contend with though, given that their number nine was all the way back there.</p>

City see penalty appeal waved off

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">📝 TEAM NEWS TIME! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/effzeh?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#effzeh</a> Steffen Baumgart opts for an unchanged starting line-up from the win against Hertha BSC. COME ON FC! 🔥<br>___<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KOEFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KOEFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/UmPR6jzv8q">pic.twitter.com/UmPR6jzv8q</a></p>— 1. FC Cologne (@fckoeln_en) <a href="https://twitter.com/fckoeln_en/status/1482344325006639105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Our Bayern boys in Cologne 🔴⚪<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/packmas?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#packmas</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KOEFCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KOEFCB</a> <a href="https://t.co/YOV0Iea3O0">pic.twitter.com/YOV0Iea3O0</a></p>— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/1482344873223204866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Team News: Koln v Bayern

Bundesliga champions in action on the road

<p>We're back underway this very minute at the Etihad Stadium between Manchester City and Chelsea, but elsewhere in the Premier League, Newcastle have just pulled up for their game with Watford.</p><p>In tow? The million-pound men combo of Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood.</p><p>They'll need to deliver the goods for their new club today.</p><p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">£37 million 💰 <a href="https://t.co/u1W6jbUoEx">pic.twitter.com/u1W6jbUoEx</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482344571505889283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Magpies' money men

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Solid. 🧤<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MciChe?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MciChe</a> <a href="https://t.co/wrtCUtuC4M">pic.twitter.com/wrtCUtuC4M</a></p>— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChelseaFC/status/1482343918016634880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Solid as a rock

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">0 - Chelsea failed to attempt a shot in the first half at the Etihad; the first time they've failed to do so in a Premier League game under Thomas Tuchel, and first time overall since May 2018 v Newcastle. Sheltered. <a href="https://t.co/lBBLcUcmF0">pic.twitter.com/lBBLcUcmF0</a></p>— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) <a href="https://twitter.com/OptaJoe/status/1482341967145095168?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Blues off the mark

<p>There goes the half-time whistle at the Etihad Stadium - and it is some very good work from Kepa that means this one is all square between Manchester City and Chelsea.</p><p>After a bright start, the Champions League holders have found the going tough against the incumbent Premier League kings - but so far, Pep Guardiola has not cracked Thomas Tuchel and forced submission.</p><p>There's a long way to go in this game yet however.</p>

HT: Man City 0-0 Chelsea

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Lukaku turned Stones to sand 😶 <a href="https://t.co/tJWAwPENba">pic.twitter.com/tJWAwPENba</a></p>— GOAL (@goal) <a href="https://twitter.com/goal/status/1482336227525373955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Stop it, Romelu!

<p>That should really be the opener to Manchester City - but Jack Grealish is outmatched by Kepa to save Chelsea's place in this game!</p><p>With half-time fast approaching, the Aston Villa man has a perfect chance to put one past the goalkeeper after the visitors have their defence unlocked.</p><p>But it is deflected away and arcs just wide of the right post. Superb work from the shotstopper!</p>

Kepa rescues Chelsea's bacon

<p></p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Tuchel is furious about something tactical that's not working.</p>— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) <a href="https://twitter.com/NizaarKinsella/status/1482337244832743428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 15, 2022</a></blockquote>
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